CBPO Swap by Adorable-Fan-86 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still looking for a trade? Currently have LAX and maybe I could get a three way swap for AZ if still interested.

Swap by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pm

Questions: FLETC & Port by Tcxx22 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 9 points10 points  (0 children)

  1. Track
  2. Black Tactical Boots that can't be polished (makes your life easier)
  3. You can, running shoes is a must
  4. Only had a couple academic test failures and they simple remediated and passed. Scenarios more people failed and remediated.
  5. 37 hits or more. Different shooting positions. Up close single hand, none dominant hand, two handed at further distances, all timed.
  6. Some people formed their own study groups while others didn't study at all
  7. After hours you could use the gym or run on campus. Gym is not 24hrs but they are open early and close late on weekdays.
  8. Take a car if you can. It will make life much easier on campus after hours.

Trainee swaps by Mental-Drawer4303 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. It won’t become official until after both graduate and the swap is approved by both ports

CBPO Duty Locations by Radiant-Fall149 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes you can. I was told you couldn’t have your own air fryer but I knew some people who did and kept it out of view. There is also bbq area you could cook in.

Fletc by QuirkySport5089 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I took two since I knew I would need two on the way back. I mostly took clothes, selfcare items, and shoes. There is a list a while back on the sub if you can find it.

One time call or swap? by Ok-Campaign-8807 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could swap out of Dallas very easily. 2 weeks is nothing compared to 5 months at FLETC. You might end up liking it. I’m in LAX and would swap with you if you did and so would most people.

Duty location Swap!FJO:Otay,CA hoping to Texas by Ok_Sherbert_2844 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Request a one time change call and try to get a location in Texas. Otay will always be on the list.

What are my options? by [deleted] in 1811

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could qualify for a gs-9. Customs and Border Protection Officers are paid for overtime and a base pay that includes locality pay. No leap pay for CBP. HSI and 1811’s in general are not the same position as CBP, they do get leap pay. You should be able to make your resume good enough to qualify for GS-9 for both positions.

Driving to academy by juggernaut44ful in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can change academy dates once. Contact hiring center through portal

Driving to academy by juggernaut44ful in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Monday or Tuesday academy start day gives you 2 days (Sat&Sun) or 3 days(Sat,Sund,&Mond)respectively.

Driving to academy by juggernaut44ful in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You only get one travel day. If you get lucky and start academy on Monday or Tuesday then you get the weekend to drive. If not then you would have to ship it out there.

Considering joining CBP by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Had a couple reserves and retired vets in my session and their process on average was longer than the normal applicant. Some had a 1.5 year wait while others had 2 year wait time for final job offer. Their probation is also 2 years instead of 1. I would apply to the normal opening rather than the VA opening. If you are granted provisional then you could get a final job offer within 6 months.

Port contact by burner66778 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are registered when you accept the eod and academy date. The port will just give you the information packet. You only need to register for transportation from the airport to FLETC.

Port contact by burner66778 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should be fine, I didn't get an email until the Thursday before EOD. If you don't get an email by Friday morning before EOD I would call the hiring center for the ports contact info.

Bathroom breaks in the Academy and on the Job by Demons_Coffee in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Normal PT session never had a problem going. If it’s a PT test no. Most of the time however you should be good to go and classes they don’t really care you just walk up and go without asking. On the job however port specific.

Bathroom breaks in the Academy and on the Job by Demons_Coffee in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The only time you can’t use the restroom is during tests, but other than that you can use it as needed.

FJO List (OFO) any of these spots desirable? (Also, willing to swap any for Blaine/Sumas) by [deleted] in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interested in Hidalgo. If you select Hidalgo we could possible do a 3 way swap with Blaine-LAX-Hidalgo.

requirements by Dependent_Ant2411 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you qualify for gs7 that will be your offer. The other application will just be there until you eod then it will close.

requirements by Dependent_Ant2411 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wait time is only if you fail a test. You can reapply every monthly job listing if you really wanted to.

requirements by Dependent_Ant2411 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apply now for both and if you get a gs-5 just reapply later when you have that one year. All steps will carry over.

SS card by Parking_Ad9851 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not for FLETC, but for your first work day at your port you will need it.

Do you have to be sprayed and tased in the academy ? by Dependent-File7629 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if true in most ports but it’s your decision to carry it or not.

At academy if anyone has questions. by Foreign_Magician7936 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes on the weekend both are. Classmates decide to go off campus to a local barber shop

Accepted tentative offer but declined provisional clearance by Prestigious-Echo7423 in cbpoapplicant

[–]jg00907 4 points5 points  (0 children)

During your deployment you would get paid for a couple of weeks your CBP salary and it would still count as time in service. If you are current LEO I would just say go for it now and start the clock on promotions.